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EOS Bodies / Re: Does 1DX mean Canon is reshuffling their pro lineup?

« on: October 24, 2011, 07:06:59 AM »

@moreorless : now this is going to make choices really interesting. I can see current 5D2 users wanting to jump to "your" 3D and first-time-FF users taking your 5D3 prediction. I consider this very business oriented and logical

+1

I think it makes sense for canon to build a high MP FF camera, decrease the frame rate and build quality, and decrease high ISO performance and DR.  But then throw a $4,500 price tag on it.

Then, an entry level FF that looks very much like the current 5DII except with perhaps a slightly larger sensor, slightly better AF, and improvements in high ISO and DR.....Perhaps with a decrease in build quality (if 6D).  This would likely fit the $2,500-$3,000 price range.

In terms of names, I can see a 3D/5DIII combo or a 5DIII/6D combo. 

As has been said above, the 7DII is easier as it is APS-C.  I hope that it has better ISO performance and better DR.  But I wouldn't be surprised if it is more MP/AF instead.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS-1D X Canon USA Press Release

« on: October 18, 2011, 02:29:16 PM »

If the $6,800 price point is real, then what everyone is upset about may simply have been a business decision on Canon's behalf.  I've heard for a long time that the sensor is the most expensive part of a camera.  I heard predictions before the announcement that this camera would cost $10k-$12.5k.  What we have is a well featured camera in every way except MP that is priced to sell.  Canon probably could have put a 36 MP FF sensor in the 1D X, but it probably would have pushed the camera to the $10-12K range.  And I am guessing that the $10-12.5K market for a still camera is pretty small.  So, we have a very well featured camera, we are still waiting to see about the high ISO performance and DR, but the promise is there....the only real drawback that I see is it is "only" 18 MP....all for $6,800.

I'm impressed.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The New EOS [CR3]

« on: October 14, 2011, 02:02:28 PM »

Honestly, haven't we all heard for awhile that the 1D/1Ds lines weren't selling all that well?  That the 5DII has become the camera of choice for many professional photographers?  And to improve the 7D, aren't you getting close to the quality of the 1D series?  Canon has to chase the market.  They can't just build this freakin' amazing camera that costs a ton that has a teeny tiny market just because they can.  And they have to adjust as the technology evolves to the point that "prosumer" cameras are capable of meeting "professional" needs.

If these are the specs, I suspect that this is more about repositioning all of the camera bodies than simply blindly charging forward with each camera body separately.  For example, 1DsIV: specs listed, amazing DR/ISO; 5DIII: 30+ MP, average AF, good DR/ISO; 7DII: replaces 1D series and 7D series?  This gets blurry to me as to if this is still a "prosumer" camera.  But I think my point is that as the technology is evolving "prosumer" cameras are getting so good, they will likely be able to meet "professional" needs.  The pro I know shoots Nikon but mostly uses D300s....they only have one or 2 D3 bodies.

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Canon General / Re: Canon \

« on: September 21, 2011, 03:40:34 PM »

get ready to be slaughtered tomorrow fool.

That sounds like a Mr. T quote....

MR T shoots Canon...take that Nikon!!!!  Those are the fools I really pity......... (not really)   

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EOS Bodies / Re: More New Full Frame Rumors [CR1]

« on: September 19, 2011, 10:25:12 AM »

That is a rumor I hope becomes true......While I absolutely appreciate that some, especially pros, would love some of the 1Ds specs that have been floating around, increasing DR and ISO performance targets all users.  And a less than expected megapixel count (15-25MP?) with increased DR and ISO performance I think may hit the broadest market and happens to include me  .  This fits nicely with a number of the rumors we are hearing....

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EOS Bodies / Re: New Bodies/Lenses in August?

« on: May 17, 2011, 05:57:04 PM »

Just a thought, maybe a 70D? 

Technology tends to trickle down, not up.  My suspecion is that if a 70D was released before a 7DII, it would only include minor upgrades as Canon isn't going to want to kill the sales of the 7D.  If it has a new sensor, then Canon will keep it crippled in other ways.   But I would think that the 7DII would come out with a new sensor and it would be followed with putting that sensor in the 70D and then the Tx.

Granted, they did release the 5DII which, if you believe the rumors, really cut into the sales of the 1Ds. 
 

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Canon General / Re: Delays Abound?

« on: May 04, 2011, 01:41:03 PM »

.....If they were not, I'd be able to look for alternatives but if OK, then at least I'd know that the wait was worth it.

Right there seems to be plenty of reason to not announce the specs of the new product until the last minute. Why would they want you to jump ship early?

I know this pertains to me and several people are looking at an upgrade.  For you, I am sorry as I am sure these are unwelcome rumors.  Also, it is unfortunate that the delays come as Nikon has just refreshed some of their camera lines.  So, hopefully Canon at least gets the 5DIII out this year.

But for me, as I have the 7D...all this means is that I won't be shooting with outdated technology longer.  Which is fine by me!

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III & More

« on: May 02, 2011, 03:37:52 PM »

So, ahhh, what is the average lead time from having selected pros play with a couple different prototypes to actually releasing a camera?  If there are "a couple" of prototypes, then has Canon released specs to suppliers for parts, started work on the production line modifying the tools, etc? 

To give time to incorporate any changes by the selected pros, select a prototype, get all the parts and materials together to manufacture the camera....I am thinking at best, an announcement in late 2011 with the camera not in someones hands until 2012?

Someone tell me if I am off here...and while this is interesting, it actually makes me feel that the 5DIII is further out than I was previously thinking............

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Random Roadmap: Lenses & Bodies [CR1]

« on: April 28, 2011, 02:40:37 PM »

I'd much rather have a FF with crop options in-body. This should be standard, like choosing file quality.

Please forgive me if I am missing something obvious as I've never even considered this....but, other than file size on your CF card, how is this different from simply cropping a full frame image in post? 

....  But, if an in-camera crop is applied, a smaller portion of the sensor could be used, allowing a faster frame rate.  So a FF camera with a fast shutter could achieve higher frame rates that way, e.g. Nikon's D3 is 9 fps in FX mode (but that's only 12 MP, so a lot less data to manage than Canon's current 21 MP FF), but edges up to 11 fps in DX mode (1.5x crop).

Ok, that makes sense and I can see the benefit.  But honestly, at least for me, that is pretty far down my list of desires.  Better dynamic range, less noise at high ISO, etc.

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Random Roadmap: Lenses & Bodies [CR1]

« on: April 28, 2011, 09:21:30 AM »

I'd much rather have a FF with crop options in-body. This should be standard, like choosing file quality.

Please forgive me if I am missing something obvious as I've never even considered this....but, other than file size on your CF card, how is this different from simply cropping a full frame image in post? 

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Canon General / Re: Canon Destroys Nikon in DSLR Marketshare for 2010

« on: April 22, 2011, 09:40:39 AM »

I am pretty hesitant to make any great claims based on 2 years worth of data other than, I like where Canon is sitting.   I did try to find more data and, interestingly, in 2006 it was predicted that Nikon was going to overtake Canon's dSLR market share by 2008 and in 2007, IDC had Canon with 42% of the DSLR market and Nikon with 40%.  So, if anything, adding data from 2007 is telling me Canon is holding strong and Nikon's market share is dwindling.  But that is still only 3 data points.  If anyone has the longer term trends, I'd be interested.  I'd also be interested in any data on how the size of the pie is growing over time.

Regarding the overall digicam market share, 2007 IDC had Canon at 18.8%, Sony at 16%, Kodak at 9.6%, Samsung at 9%, Nikon at 8.4% and Olympus at 8.3%. 

All I really see there is classic market maturation.  We are seeing the weaker competitors fall by the wayside and the "winners" gaining market share.  Again, this is only based on 3 data points.

BTW--I'd rather be able to afford to purchase the next generation of camera, which I hope has better dynamic range and less noise at higher ISO, than have something with every bell and whistle on it.  Everything costs money and cameras are plenty expensive right now.

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Canon General / Re: Canon falling behind in sensor performance

« on: March 22, 2011, 02:59:54 PM »

It doesn't make sense to introduce a new, cutting edge sensor with your lower end camera.  The 7D is the top end APS-C camera body.  I would expect the next new "cutting edge" sensor to come out with the next 7D.  Canon would be foolish to introduce a Rebel that can take better pictures than the 7D and perhaps even rival the 5DII. 

Nope, 1D gets the good stuff, then the 5D, then the 7D, then the rebel series, not the other way around.

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Contests / Re: Giveaway - Blue Crane Digital DVD's

« on: March 02, 2011, 10:45:19 AM »

300D
1Ds
5DII
1DIV

Speedlite DVD

Thanks

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EOS Bodies / Re: Something Coming March 1?

« on: February 17, 2011, 09:42:11 AM »

The MTF charts for the new Big White lenses are off the chart good.  I am thinking that Canon wants a camera body out there to fully exploit those lenses capabilities.  So, here comes a 30+ MP camera.  As those lenses are used for sports and wildlife maybe the 1DV?  Or I like the thought of a half step up, maybe a 1DIVn??

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Lenses / Re: EF-S L Lenses

« on: February 15, 2011, 07:09:16 AM »

Many people are already confused by the difference between EF-S and EF lenses

  With full names like EF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM, EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM, or EF 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM.....how could anything about a lens name be confusing?   

Maybe they should be something like "Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD" 

Ha!  I know.  I wonder if canon knows how much brand loyalty I have just because I don't want to jump into and try to figure out Nikon's naming system.   

Getting back to topic at hand, the 1.6x crop factor market is under served.  I actually don't care if the EFS lenses ever get a red ring, but I do want to see things like weather sealing on our general purpose zoom lenses.  I own and shoot a 7D.  So my camera body has weather sealing but my general purpose zoom doesn't?   Then the 70-200 mm lenses are great for full frame bodies as it covers the entire portrait range and short telephoto.  On a 1.6x body, a lot of the portrait range is lost.  So, at least, give us equivalent EF-S lenses to the EF "L"s....even if Canon doesn't give us the red ring.